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Keeping it balanced: Prabowo’s US and China tour shows Indonesia’s foreign policy ambition
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited both China and the US in a single week, showcasing Jakarta’s ambition to maintain balanced ties.
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JAKARTA – Just over three weeks into his presidency, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is wasting no time staking his nation’s place on the global stage.
In a whirlwind diplomatic debut, he visited both China and the US within a single week, showcasing Jakarta’s ambition to maintain balanced ties with the rival superpowers.
